23rd Annual Iowa Culture and Language Conference

We are pleased to offer your district an exciting opportunity to send a cross-section of K-12 educators (particularly classroom and content teachers) to attend the 23rd Annual Iowa Culture and Language Conference on February 10 and 11, 2009. Title III funds will reimburse districts for conference registration ($115, if registered by December 9, 2008) plus up to two days of sub costs, per participant. Early registration is encouraged; neither late nor on-site registration will be reimbursed.

Click here to register through the Northwest AEA Web site. You must register your own participants.

This national-level conference is a premier opportunity for professional development for professionals who work with English language learners and other diverse learners to increase achievement. Please distribute this information to your staff (fellow administrators, classroom and ESL teachers, counselors, associates, etc.), and consider sending a representative group from your district.

Note: Title III funds will pay for:
• up to 10 participants from large districts (such as Ames, Perry, Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines)
• up to 5 participants from smaller districts (such as Coon Rapids, Saydel, Boone, Carlisle, Indianola and private schools such as Sacred Heart, Des Moines Christian, and Saint Patrick’s in Perry)

After attendance is completed, districts should request a District Reimbursement Form by emailing Pat Latham, platham@aea11.k12.ia.us.

Important Message: Please accept our personal invitation to attend the Immigration Forum on February 11, 2009 from 2:00-5:00 p.m., sponsored by Heartland AEA 11 and moderated by Rekha Basu from the Des Moines Register. National and state experts will discuss educational implications and facts related to immigration in Iowa. Attendance is free with reception to follow.

For further questions, please direct them to:

Stephaney Jones-Vo sjonesvo@aea11.k12.ia.us
515-270-0405 ext. 14680

Pat Latham platham@aea11.k12.ia.us
515-270-0405 ext. 14681

Toll-free: 1-800-255-0405 followed by the extension of choice, above